Publisher's Synopsis
Whether catering for the defence or the prosecution, this one-stop manual offers a clear and easy-to-follow exposition of the law as it relates to restraint and confiscation orders. It gives step-by-step guidance on what needs to be done at every stage of the proceedings, enabling practitioners to prepare applications to court with speed and accuracy and serve their clients' interests in the best way possible. A comprehensive set of precedents and checklists covering each of these stages also helps them feel confident that nothing has been overlooked. These include: the procedures to follow when obtaining orders, how to vary and discharge orders, how to enforce orders defending confiscation proceedings in the Crown Court, and receivership proceedings in the High Court. The author, an authority in the field, examines the important provisions of the Drug Trafficking Act 1994 which made radical and far reaching changes to confiscation law, as well as other key legislation including the Criminal Justice Act 1998, the Money Laundering Regulations 1993 and the Proceeds of Crime Act 1995.;* Practical - precedents and checklists enable the practitioner to see easily the procedural steps which need to be taken * Detailed - step-by-step guidance through the area, catering for both defence and prosecution * Useful - covers practitioners' needs eg when they have to advise on areas with which they may be unfamiliar
